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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.69, 303.69 and 129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.69, 303.69 and 129.39 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.69 : 303.69 = 129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.69/303.69 = 129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.69x = 303.69 × 129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.69x = 39,294.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,294.45/202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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